Grammar
N2 connective

Even supposing 〜としても

Meaning

"Even if ~", "even supposing ~" — the outcome would not change.

Formation

Notes

ても states a real condition; としても marks the premise as a supposition, often one the speaker doubts. That is why it pairs naturally with 仮に and もし.

Examples

Even if it rains, we will not call it off.

Breakdown
rain fell even supposing cancellation will not make it

Even if it is expensive, I intend to buy it.

Breakdown
expensive even if intend to buy

Even supposing that is true, it has nothing to do with me.

Breakdown
is true even supposing me has no connection

Even if we hurry, we probably will not make it.

Breakdown
hurried even if will not be in time

Even if I am opposed, I will carry on.

Breakdown
was opposed even if will continue

⚠️ Often confused with

Even if or whether 〜にしても / 〜にしろ / 〜にせよ

"Even if ~"; paired, "whether A or B".

No matter what one does 〜ところで

"Even if ~", "no matter how much ~" — the effort will come to nothing.

Whether it be 〜であれ / 〜であろうと

"Whether it is ~", "even if it is ~" — the result holds in every case.

No matter how 〜(よ)うが / 〜(よ)うと

"No matter how/what ~", "whether ~ or not" — the main clause is unaffected.